2013 Jaguar XJ · 4,608 MOT tests
2013 Jaguar XJ reliability
2013 Jaguar XJs fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 XJ years (4,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,543
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,608
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.9%
- Tyres6.7%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Brakes2.1%
- Wheels0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.02%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.82%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.8%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.75%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.15%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XJ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2013 Jaguar XJs fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 XJ years (4,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.21% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Jaguar XJ shows 83,543 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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